they functioned as post offices and lodgings for imperial officials, members of court and other guests. The palace in Tver was an exception. It was constructed in the style of the grand St ...

You'd think the Imperial Palace would be mobbed ... Tours start and end at the Kikyo-mon gate of the palace. If you book a tour, don’t expect to see the interior of the palace buildings; you ...

The Imperial Palace is a popular destination for tourists around the world. Aside from being the residence of the modern line of Japanese emperors, it’s also known for being the location of Edo Castle ...